The RCMP\/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged a man with Murder (second degree).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On December 12 at approximately 8:00 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and EHS responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the 2400 block of Beaver Bank Rd., Beaver Bank. Upon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. Officers and EHS performed first aid. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officers located and safely arrested a man nearby shortly after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evan Wheaton, 20, of Beaver Bank, is charged with Murder (second degree). He remains in custody and will appear at Dartmouth Provincial Court on December 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victim and the accused were known to each other. This incident is not believed to be random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation is ongoing, currently led by the Integrated Homicide Section with support from RCMP Forensic Identification Services and in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with information, including surveillance video or dash cam footage of Beaver Bank Rd. on the night of December 12, is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: RCMP Release <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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